Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes that today, 21 October, marks African Human Rights Day and the celebration of the 24th year after the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (African Charter) entered into force;
(2) further notes that the African Charter created the first regional human rights framework for Africa and, through the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, is able to hold governments accountable for their human rights obligations;
(3) acknowledges that although Africa has made a lot of progress in the promotion and protection of human rights over the past 24 years, including the respect for democratic principles, human rights, the rule of law and principles of good governance, millions of people in Africa are still denied ..
Hon member, there is one thing I forgot to do. If I may just disturb you for a second, I would like to welcome members back after the constituency period and recess. In doing so, may I just quickly establish whether the motion, as presented by the hon Mokgobi, has been agreed to?
No!
In the light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion. Therefore, in confirming that welcome, you may proceed, hon Magadla.
Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(3) acknowledges that although Africa has made a lot of progress in the promotion and protection of human rights over the past 24 years, including the respect for democratic principles, human rights, the rule of law and principles of good governance, millions of people in Africa are still denied their basic human rights and are subjected to the harshest political and socioeconomic conditions in the world;
(4) further acknowledges that despite significant progress that African states have made in putting into practice the principles of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, millions of people across the African continent are still faced with the highest proportions of poverty, poor health, hunger, underdevelopment and socioeconomic marginalisation, and that women and children remain the largest victims of civil wars, illiteracy and violence; and (5) takes this opportunity to make a renewed call to all African states, leaders and civil society to do everything within their powers to promote and protect the political and socioeconomic rights of their citizens and take decisive action to prevent civil and political conflict on our continent.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
Chairperson, I passed my motion on to a colleague, so my colleague will proceed with the motion. I am sorry for the confusion.
All right.
Chairperson, I did not indicate. I apologise. I might have raised my hand to scratch my nose or something, but I haven't got a motion.
You see, hon members, what I am trying to do is share the little time that we have as much as possible. That is why, as you raise your hands, I note them and then call you accordingly. I don't want to find a situation where other members feel marginalised in the process of motions. So, please don't scratch your head or your nose to a point where I would think that you have raised your hand.